US EditionSean ‘Diddy’ Combs Was Convicted on Prostitution-Related Charges Under the Mann Act. Here’s What to Know About the 1910 Law
- On July 2, 2025, Sean 'Diddy' Combs was convicted on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution under the Mann Act, highlighting the law's ongoing use in modern celebrity cases.
- Enacted in 1910 to combat human trafficking, the Mann Act now criminalizes transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution, as applied in Combs' case involving paid sexual encounters.
- During the seven-week trial, graphic testimony revealed accusers described degrading sex marathons and assaults by Combs, including Cassie's account of being beaten when trying to leave.
- Combs faces up to 20 years in federal custody, with sentencing scheduled this fall and a range of 21 to 63 months, depending on court decisions.
- Beyond Combs' case, the Mann Act's ongoing relevance is highlighted by previous high-profile convictions like R. Kelly and Jack Johnson, with debates over its racial legacy and calls for a presidential pardon from Trump.
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Diddy Convicted on Prostitution Charges Linked to Escorts, Faces Up to 20 Years—but May Serve Much Less New York City, July 2, 2025 — Sean “Diddy” Combs has been convicted on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution, a federal offense under the Mann Act, stemming from allegations that he hired male escorts to engage in drug-fueled sex acts with his former partners — Cassie Ventura and a more recent ex-girlfriend who testified unde…
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What Is the Mann Act? Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Conviction Explained
Source: Getty Sean “Diddy” Combs, the music mogul and entrepreneur, faced a high-profile trial that concluded with a mixed verdict on July 2, 2025. While he was acquitted of the most severe charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking, he was found guilty on two counts of violating the Mann Act. Here’s a breakdown of the law and its implications in this case. What is the Mann Act? The Mann Act, enacted in 1910, is a federal law that crimi…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was convicted on prostitution transportation charges under the Mann Act. Here’s what to know about the 1910 law
After seven weeks of intense, emotional and sometimes graphic testimony, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was acquitted Wednesday of the most serious charges in his sex trafficking trial. The hip-hop mogul, however, was convicted on two lesser prostitution-related charges under the federal Mann Act.
What is the Mann Act, the 114-year-old law used to convict Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs?
Though Sean 'Diddy' Combs was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges, he was found guilty of transporting people across state lines for paid sexual encounters, including former romantic partners and male sex workers.
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